Physical Labor links

General links on the effect of physical labor on mental health / emotional happiness:

• http://www.rc.usf.edu/~jdorio/Articles/Flexible%20work%20schedules%20and%20mental%20and%20physical%20health.pdf
• http://link.springer.com/article/10.3758%2FBF03210698?LI=true
• http://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/3235/does-the-brain-use-more-energy-during-mental-work
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinesthetic_learning
• http://unlikeschool.com/pages/with_tag?tags%5B2d%5D=&tags%5Ba+tactile+or+kinesthetic+learner%5D=&tags%5Bprogramming%5D=&tags%5Bprojects%5D=&tags%5Bsequencing%5D=

Hypothesis: some amount of physical labor is satisfying and necessary for children and adults

Possible conclusion: incorporating physical aspects into my mental tasks might increase my satisfaction and ability to focus.

I built a standing desk, which is pretty great. I hear great things about treadmill desks. Walking slowly at 1 mile per hour vs. static standing/seated posture — likely very good for bloodflow and development of musculoskeleture.

   published: 2014-09-19
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